Are CMS risk-based surveys enough to address the downfall of survey delays?
By
Steven Littlehale
Apr 26, 2024
In April 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the testing of a risk-based survey (RBS) that streamlines the standard recertification process for high-performing nursing homes....
New guidance adds pressure
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 11, 2022
Skilled nursing providers in late October began grappling with major changes to rules governing their everyday operations, with new surveyor guidance that went live Oct. 24.
Cases subject to escrow
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2013
Federal regulators have expanded the use of escrow accounts so that as of this month, providers will be subject to their use for any kind of deficiency from a standard or complaint survey that draws a...
Rule allows proactive nursing homes to reduce inspection-related fines
Mar 21, 2011
Nursing homes that self-report compliance violations and quickly address them will see their fines cut in half, under a new final rule released Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Seventh annual McKnight’s Online Expo promises to be a blockbuster, complete with avatars
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 19, 2013
The seventh annual McKnight’s Online Expo will kick off with five webcasts March 20 and 21. As in the previous six highly successful Expos, this year’s will offer long-term care providers valuable...
Court: Residents’ ‘immediate jeopardy’ outweighs bankruptcy considerations, so provider...
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 28, 2015
Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration can continue to try to revoke a nursing home’s operating license, despite the facility declaring bankruptcy, a federal bankruptcy court has ruled.
Providers challenge Verma on citations
By
Elizabeth Newman
May 06, 2017
LeadingAge executives met with new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma in April, prioritizing regulatory concerns.
Board members who depleted home assets ordered to pay $13.1 million
By
Haymarket Media
Jan 19, 2005
Two former board members of a closed nursing home in Flora, IN, have been ordered to pay $13.1 million for allegedly depleting the assets of the nonprofit home.
Conference benefits without the hassle: McKnight’s Online Expo kicks off Wednesday
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 18, 2013
No travel is required to take part in the seventh annual McKnight’s Online Expo, which starts Wednesday. Simply register for free online and join the expo from the comfort of your own computer.
ONE DAY TO GO: ‘Prime’ reasons to gear up for the Online Expo
By
McKnight's Staff
Mar 19, 2013
The best “prime” opportunity for long-term care professionals to learn the latest information about many of the top issues in long-term care is at hand. Prime? Two days. Five free webcasts....